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Ian Funnell, the managing director of ABB UK ( http: //www. abb. com) , has told Scotland’s politicians how the latest smart grid technology can help the country continue to make the switch from traditional fuels to renewable energy, and called for longer term certainty in government infrastructure planning to help the private sector to invest and bring equipment to market at the right times

He said: “As the Scottish Government develops its energy and climate change strategies, the role of new technology will increase. Among our challenges are ensuring we have the infrastructure to…

Is ventilation causing confusion for the homeowner?

Energy efficient homes have become one of the key focus points within building regulations, due to the Governments’ targets to reduce CO2. However, these green buildings could be increasing health risks through poor indoor air quality. But, is standard ventilation too reliant on the end-user to ensure adequate air quality? Here, James Harding, category manager at Newey & Eyre, discusses the importance of homeowner education when it comes to specifying ventilation

A recent study by Professor Awbi at the University of Reading found that the increased air tightness within new build…

Trade bodies urge chancellor to prioritise energy infrastructure investment

BESA and ECA call for measures to boost investment in clean and digital technology in Autumn Statement

In advance of this month’s Autumn Statement, the Electrical Contractors’ Association ( ECA) and the Building Engineering Services Association ( BESA) have called on Chancellor Philip Hammond MP to prioritise investment in new digital technology and clean energy, and to provide greater support for SMEs.

The two building services engineering trade bodies have issued a four-point plan to the Treasury, urging these measures be prioritised in the Autumn Statement:

• Significantly boost…

S&C selects Quartzelec to help keep the wind powering its UK installations

Quartzelec ( http: //www. quartzelec. com/) has just entered into a long-term collaboration agreement with S&C Electric Company to support its PureWaveDSTATCOM Distributed Static Compensator units installed in wind farms across the UK and Ireland

S&C, a leader in the design, installation and commissioning of static-compensation technology across the globe has entrusted Quartzelec, a leading UK independent electrical engineering group, to be the service provider of choice to service and maintain these units in the field.

Dean Bridle, Manager of Projects & Field Service at S&C Electric…

Rexel UK welcomes £35m boost for ULEVS

Rexel ( http: //www. rexel. co. uk) UK has welcomed news of a new £35m package of funding to boost uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles ( ULEVs)

Announced by Transport Minister John Hayes this October ( 2016) , the funding will go towards a £20m competition to help councils roll out charging points for low-emission taxis and a £2. 5m funding scheme for charging points in residential streets where there is no off-street parking.

The pot also includes a £7. 5million workplace charging scheme, due to be launched this autumn, which will be open to eligible private and public sector…

Alternative Energy Powers IDEC Facility in Silicon Valley

IDEC’s U. S. headquarters are powered by a combination of solar panels and wind turbines, providing about 50 per cent of the facility’s total power requirements

IDEC is a leading manufacturer of innovative industrial automation and control products, and has a corporate mandate to reduce carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy sources at its facilities world-wide. In order to meet this mandate, cut costs and improve the environment, the U. S. headquarters in Silicon Valley uses a combination of roof-mounted solar panels and wind turbines to provide about 50 per cent of…

ReVibe Energy closes investment round to boost expansion

ReVibe Energy is happy to announce that an investment round dedicated to prepare the company for an international expansion during 2017 has been closed

The company offers its customers a mobile and wireless power source that never runs out of power with the purpose of powering wireless sensor- and monitoring systems. Through a unique and patented energy harvesting technology, the products of ReVibe Energy powers Industrial Internet of Things ( IIoT) applications and eliminates the need for batteries and/or cables as the main power source. The solution allows for a significantly higher…

Dedicated. Reliable. Essential: Choosing the right UPS supplier for the healthcare industry

There are few markets where the role of UPS systems is more critical than within medical and healthcare related applications. UPSs operating in this arena are called upon to support everything from 24/7 access to patient records, to vital life support systems and even ambulance control centres. Quite literally, lives are at stake so finding a UPS partner you can rely on is essential.

Complex and varied requirements naturally require highly tailored solutions, designed specifically for industry in question. It was with this in mind that Uninterruptible Power Supplies Limited, a Kohler…

Innovation crowdsourcing adds value to EIC stakeholders

An innovative new approach to bringing energy network needs to the market place has paid off for the Energy Innovation Centre ( EIC) as the networks continue to embrace new ways of working.

Over the last 12 months, the EIC has been actively inviting innovators to share their solutions to unique problems faced by the UK’s gas and electricity distribution networks. Since the ‘calls for innovation’ process began, the EIC has engaged with over 150 innovators to discover new ways for the networks to work more efficiently, safely, cost effectively and ultimately delivering a better service to…

Germany, Italy and Japan top world energy efficiency rankings

US moves up to #8 spot behind Spain and China, rising from #13 ranking in 2014; 3rd International Scorecard evaluates 23 largest energy-consuming countries on 35 categories

Germany continues to lead the world in energy efficiency, followed by Italy and Japan ( tied for second place) , France, and the United Kingdom ( not reflecting energy-related government changes in 2016) , according to the 2016 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard published today by the nonprofit American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ( ACEEE) .

New to the rankings this year are eight nations: